Fotoreproductie van een voorstelling van het hof van Saksen op een tapijt 1860 - 1890

This photomechanical print by Georg Jagemann reproduces a scene of the Saxon court. Saxony, as a kingdom within the German Empire, was a complex site of regional identity and imperial power. The image captures the opulence of royal life, but also hints at the intricate social structures and hierarchies within the court. Consider how gender roles are performed here; the women are present, yet seem to occupy a more passive role, framing the male figures who are engaged in what appears to be matters of governance or intellect. How does this reflect the cultural expectations of the time? The tapestry itself becomes a stage upon which identity and power are performed. Jagemann's choice to reproduce this scene invites us to reflect on the ways in which art can both preserve and perpetuate historical narratives. It reminds us to look closely at the stories we tell ourselves about the past, and whose voices are included, and whose are not.